Greystone wines purchased Muddy Water in 2011 when the owners retired. The two sites couldn’t be any more different. Greystone is much bigger at 37 hectares and is on limestone. Muddy Water, on the other hand, is only 12 hectares and is on a clay substrate. The wine making philosophy however is very similar, both estates are certified organic and there is a philosophy of creating the best wines possible from the different terroirs.
Greystone Sauvignon Blanc 2017
Barrel fermented in old French oak. Wild fermentation. A very Loire Valley style of Sauvignon. Gentle gooseberry, nettle and delicate stone fruit. This wine is nicely balanced and has a good finish.
Muddy Water Estate Chardonnay 2015
A very nice lighter style of chardonnay which exhibits some lovely citrus fruit. Quite mineral in character.
Greystone Chardonnay 2016
A richer style of chardonnay with tropical fruit and fully integrated oak giving a nice balance to the wine. A good citrus finish.
Greystone Sand Dollar Pinot Gris 2016
Tropical and stone fruit abound in a wine which has a lovely balance of fruit and acidity. The finish is dry and lingers with subtle tropical fruit.
Greystone Sea Star Riesling 2016
A lovely bone dry style of Riesling with herby notes and apricot stone fruit. The wine has lovely texture and is well balanced. Very nice.
Greystone Riesling 2017
Off dry in style this wine is full of fresh flowers, tropical fruits and limes. There palate is rich but with crisp acidity. A very nice Riesling indeed.
Greystone Gewurtztraminer 2015
Aromas of herbs, flowers and lime make this a very appealing wine. The palate has spicy tropical fruit with a splash of Turkish delight. Another success, very drinkable indeed.
Muddy Water Estate Pinot Noir 2016
Aromas of cherry, red berry fruits and violets. The palate has cherries and red fruits with a subtle earthy element. Tannins have some grip but this is drinking well.
Greystone Pinot Noir 2016
Nose opens out to give dark cherry and vanilla. A more complex offering than the Muddy Water and perhaps with better potential to age. There are savoury notes and a nice red berry finish.
Muddy Water Estate Pinotage 2016
Aromas of black fruits, vanilla and tar. The palate has depth with soft black plummy fruit. it is smokey and savoury and nicely balanced. Very nice and a rare find in New Zealand.
Greystone Basket Star 2013 (167g/l residual sugar)
Gold in appearance. Light, fresh aromas of apricot and orange. Palate has great balance with caramelised oranges and a touch of honey. A wine of great pleasure.
Muddy Water Estate Sugar Daddy Riesling 2016 (108g/l)
Rich and complex with honey, oranges and caramel. It has great depth and richness and is well balanced, it is a wine to savour.